Set your clocks back 1 hour at bedtime

It’s time to fall back again and get that extra hour of sleep.

The clock will strike 1:00 am twice tonight as daylight saving time comes to an end.

Much of this last week I was down in Branson at the annual clergy conference of the diocese, what used to be called the clergy retreat. At such gatherings you hear of the many struggles facing the church. The church is called to be different from the world around us, but we still reflect the challenges of the culture in which we live.

As I reflected on all of this, I thought of you. I believe Resurrection is very special, and I am so grateful for you all. That was the main thing I took away from the clergy retreat, my gratitude to God for each and every one of you. I chose to come here because in you I saw a parish that was committed to living together in love across divides, and I think that is the only path forward, together. I see that lived out at Resurrection, and I am grateful to God for it.

As St. Paul wrote, whatever other labels we may place upon our lives and identities they are ultimately subordinate to our faith. If we can’t look at our brothers and sisters with which we have the most profound disagreements and still love them and see them as children of God as they are, we have already lost the message of Jesus. Our love of each other has to be stronger than our disagreements or we are lost. I believe Resurrection understands and lives that, and it is a special and very rare thing. 

Let us live together in love. You are all beloved children of God. I am grateful for you and grateful to be your priest.

Sunday, November 2

Dr. Bill Stancil will be with us tomorrow to present the final part of the program “Finding Oneself; Finding God”. Feel free to invite your friends and neighbors.

Saturday, November 15

Sign-up in the Narthex to participate in CPR and AED training to be held on Saturday, November 15, beginning at 9:00 am at the church. Training will be provided by Jodi Grooms.

There will be a $4 fee to attend to cover expenses.

Stewardship Campaign underway

Our annual Stewardship campaign this year has begun with the theme Tell Out My Soul.

Please pick-up your pledge packet in the Narthex if you haven't already done so. In it you'll also find your 2025 contribution statement that lists your current pledge and giving to-date.

Please return your pledge by Sunday, November 16.  As in previous years, you may also pledge on-line or simply e-mail the Treasurer. Thank you all for the gifts you share.

Click here to pledge on-line

Show is on December 6

This Sunday is the last day to sign-up to see Nobody's Perfect at the New Theatre & Restaurant on Saturday, December 6 (matinee showing.)

What happens when an out-of-work writer disguises himself to win a feminist writing competition – only to fall head over heels for the judge? With meddling family, outrageous misunderstandings, and a love story hanging by a thread, this fast-paced comedy is packed with big laughs and an unforgettable finale. If you loved Mrs. Doubtfire, you won’t want to miss this feel-good, laugh-out-loud hit!

Saturday, November 8

at 6:00 pm

Vanity Opera, comprised of members of Kansas City's Lyric Opera, will be hosting a recital at the parish on Saturday, November 8, at 6:00 pm to benefit the opera. A freewill donation is requested. All parish members and friends are invited to attend.